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EXPERIENCE AND RESULT OF ECMO IN
TREATING FM WITH SHOCK:
WHAT MECHANICAL SUPPORT SHOULD BE
Conclusion:
CONSIDERED FIRST?
YIH-SHARNG CHEN, MD
J HEART LUNG TRANSPLANT 2005;24: 81–7.
ECMO can be considered the first-line treatment of
mechanical support for FM when the IABP is inadequate or
infeasible.
• Fewer complications
• Easier application
• Biventricular support